Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
The Vertical Ray of the Sun (Vietnam, 2001) Running Time: 112 Minutes In this critically acclaimed Vietnamese drama, three sisters living in modern-day Hanoi – Lien (trān nū yēn khē, Cyclo), Suong (nguyēn nhū quȳnh, The Chinese Botanist’s Daughters) and Khanh (lēkhanh) – prepare a banquet for the anniversary of their mother’s death. Upon the … Read more
Life of Pi (USA, 2012) Running Time: 123 Minutes Embark on the adventure of a lifetime in this visual masterpiece from Oscar winner Ang Lee, based on the best-selling novel. After a cataclysmic shipwreck, young Pi Patel finds himself stranded on a lifeboat with the only other survivor – a ferocious Bengal tiger named Richard … Read more
This talk focuses on the challenges and opportunities within the Asian American community, providing a platform for discussing key issues such as civic engagement, identity, and social justice. It emphasizes the importance of dialogue and collaboration in addressing community needs and fostering positive change.
New Museum – IDEAS CITY Tour of Multiethnic Chinatown Date: Friday, May 3, 2013 Time: 10:30AM to 12PM Place: 214 Centre Street, Manhattan (Across the Street from Museum of Chinese in America) Free Admission New York City is one of the most diverse metropolises in the world. With its abundance of cultural, social, and historical … Read more
Tenure and Promotion at CUNY CUNY Professional Development Date: Thursday, May 2, 2013 Time: 3:30PM to 5:30PM Place: 25 West 43rd Street, 18th Floor between 5th & 6th Avenues, Manhattan Free – Open to All CUNY Faculty & Staff Come hear from CUNY academic leadership and tenured faculty from the STEM, Social Science and Arts … Read more
Asian American Women Media Makers Raising Money to Tell Our Stories Date: Friday, April 19, 2013 Time: 6PM to 8PM Place: 25 West 43rd Street, 18th Floor between 5th & 6th Avenues, Manhattan Asian American Women Media Makers is a working group founded by a few filmmakers in the spring of 2012. What started out … Read more